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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,629.28, 402,448.42 and 157,493.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,629.28, 402,448.42 and 157,493.28 is: 217,340.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,629.28 : 402,448.42 = 157,493.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,629.28/402,448.42 = 157,493.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,629.28x = 402,448.42 × 157,493.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,629.28x = 63,382,921,696.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,382,921,696.62/291,629.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,340.73

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